Natalie McGiffert is a former USA national team rhythmic gymnast. A Southern California native, she made history as a member of the 2016 rhythmic group gymnastics team that gave Team USA its first...
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Serena Lu’s path as a member of the U.S. rhythmic gymnastics national team has been anything but typical.
At 24, Serena Lu defies age-limiting stereotypes with her return to elite rhythmic gymnastics following a five-year hiatus from the sport.Â
Shelby Kisiel-McNamara finds a home and haven in her sport
Shelby Kisiel-McNamara is a former Team USA rhythmic gymnast. After participating in several sports growing up, she discovered rhythmic gymnastics at age 10. Three years later, Shelby made the USA...
Former USA rhythmic gymnast discusses mental health in sport
Anfisa Kupriyanova is a former rhythmic gymnast. She devoted 12 years to the sport and was a member of the USA national team. Now three years out of gymnastics, Anfisa reflects on her competitive...
Gurmukhi Bevli examines the intersection of rhythmic gymnastics, dance and mental health.
Gurmukhi Bevli was a rhythmic gymnast for 11 years. She was a member of the Team USA Youth Elite Squad for three years and has competed both nationally and internationally as a Level 10 gymnast....
Rhythmic gymnast Andria Gao reflects on the different seasons of her life
Andria Gao began rhythmic gymnastics at age 5. She was encouraged by her mother, who herself was an athlete. “My mom did sports all throughout high school and college. In high school she played...